Krane originally began honing his craft as a vocal portraitist in Abzorbr. Later a more established Krane became a co-contributor in two prominent Minneapolis hip hop groups, Rhymesayer’s Face Candy (Eyedea’s all free-jazz-rap group) and Saturday Morning Soundtrack (Ecid, Impulse,and Capaciti); these unlikely parings gave Krane both the experience and credibility needed to branch off, embarking on his own solo project.
With his solo release, "This Will Work for Now", released on Septemer, 19th, 2008 (Featuring fellow artists, Eyedea, Carnage and Crescent Moon) Krane holds his ground on the stage of underground hip-hop, proving his musicianship and readiness to take his listener to the next level.
Krane has not only had an influence on the local hip-hop scene, he has impacted the community; known for his work with youth in schools, and recently published book, “The Other,” Krane has made it quite clear that he has a vision and that in no way will he fall short of it. Krane toured as a part of Rhymesayers’ Face Candy in Summer 2005 and was asked by Eyedea and Abilities to join them for a national tour during the Winter of 2007. Krane recently was nominated as one of the select acts to play in Soundset 09, a festival thrown by RhymeSayers Ent., which over 13,000 people attended. Krane has Shared the stage with acts such as, Atmosphere, Pharcyde, MF Doom, Safe Francis, Buck 65, Prince Paul, Aceyalone, Myka NIne, El-P, Heiruspecs, Brother Ali, 2-Mex, Cage, Living Legends, Tech N9ne, B-real of cypress hill, Dialated Peoples, Aesop Rock, Blue Print, I Self Divine and POS. In 2010 Kristoff Krane realesed two more solo albums, "Picking Flowers Next To Roadkill" and "Hunting For Father".
Easy Way Out
Kristoff Krane Lyrics
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Cause I really need to know
Did someone call for me
Cause I really need to know
Did someone call for me
Cause I really need to know
Did someone call for me
Cause I really need to know
It said that I was guilty for a crime I committed
I didn′t know why there was time I should pay
But I'd be lying to deny that I did it
I should′ve held her but instead I killed him
But I swear that If I had to do it again
I wouldn't think twice of what life I'd spare
Here we go now time for the prison
As my momma cries her eyes out
At least for a minute
As she cried her little eyes out
Its alright I said to her
Everything has to work out
I know what I did was right
Take care of Jake and Cythnia
I′m a million miles from home
Ain′t got no where to go
Did someone call for me
Cause I really need to know
I'm a million miles from home
Ain′t got no where to go
Did someone call for me
Cause I really need to know
I went and wrote a letter to the judge the other day
I asked her if she'd ever had any children
I told her it was my baby sister who was raped
And had a suspicion but she still wouldn′t listen
The jury was quick to decide
Witnesses did testify
I refuse to loose my life
While my momma cries suicide
Isn't what′s right to appeal
Who will go out on a limb
No money and no real meals
This prison is filled with sin
Prosecution fed more lies
Over my dead body under oath
I'll take nothing less
For its my right to be free
But it's my right to be free
But it′s my right to be free
But it′s my right to be free
But it's my right to be free
I′m sorry I took the easy way out (I'm a million miles from home, Ain′t got no where to go, Did someone call for me, Cause I really need to know)
I'm a coward and I bruise easy now you know (I′m a million miles from home, Ain't got no where to go, Did someone call for me, Cause I really need to know)
It must have been something that I couldn't help (I′m a million miles from home, Ain′t got no where to go, Did someone call for me, Cause I really need to know)
I m sorry I took the easy way out(I'm a million miles from home, Ain′t got no where to go, Did someone call for me, Cause I really need to know)
Easy way out (Did someone call for me)
Easy way out (Cause I really need to know)
Easy way out (Did someone call for me)
Easy way out (Cause I really need to know)
Easy way out (Did someone call for me)
Easy way out (Cause I really need to know)
I'm a million miles from home (Easy way out)
I′m a million miles from home (Easy way out)
I'm a million miles from home
Ain′t got no where to go
Did someone call for me
Cause I really need to know
The lyrics of "Easy Way Out" by Kristoff Krane tell the story of a person who finds themselves in a difficult situation and feeling trapped. The song explores themes of guilt, regret, and the desire for freedom. It starts with the singer receiving a letter from a judge, confirming their guilt for a crime they committed. Although they don't understand why they should pay for it, they acknowledge that they did it.
The singer reflects on the choice they made, admitting that they should have chosen differently, but if given the chance, they would still make the same decision. They find themselves in prison, witnessing the pain of their mother as she cries for them. Despite the bleak circumstances, the singer reassures their mother that everything will work out and asks her to take care of Jake and Cynthia.
In the second verse, the singer writes a letter to the judge, pleading their case. They reveal that their motivation for the crime was seeking justice for their baby sister, who was raped. However, their pleas fall on deaf ears, and the jury quickly decides their fate. The singer's desperation deepens, feeling as though they have no real recourse or support in the face of a flawed system.
The song ends with a sorrowful admission that the singer took the easy way out, expressing remorse and acknowledging their own cowardice. It is a bittersweet realization of the choices they made and the consequences they now face.
Line by Line Meaning
Did someone call for me
Is there someone who reached out to me
Cause I really need to know
Because I'm desperate for that information
I went and got a letter from the judge the other day
I received a letter from the judge recently
It said that I was guilty for a crime I committed
It stated that I was responsible for a crime
I didn’t know why there was time I should pay
I was unsure of the reason for the punishment I must face
But I'd be lying to deny that I did it
But I would be dishonest if I denied my involvement
I should’ve held her but instead I killed him
I should have protected her, but I ended his life instead
But I swear that If I had to do it again
But I promise that if I had the chance to redo it
I wouldn’t think twice of what life I’d spare
I would not hesitate to save my own life
Here we go now time for the prison
Now it's time for me to go to prison
As my momma cries her eyes out
While my mother sheds tears
At least for a minute
If only for a short period
As she cried her little eyes out
As she wept inconsolably
Its alright I said to her
I reassured her that everything would be fine
Everything has to work out
All the circumstances will eventually resolve
I know what I did was right
I am certain that my actions were justified
Take care of Jake and Cythnia
Please look after Jake and Cythnia
I'm a million miles from home
I find myself incredibly distant from my familiar surroundings
Ain't got no where to go
I don't have any destination or purpose
I went and wrote a letter to the judge the other day
I recently composed a letter addressed to the judge
I asked her if she'd ever had any children
I inquired whether she herself had children
I told her it was my baby sister who was raped
I informed her that my younger sister had been sexually assaulted
And had a suspicion but she still wouldn't listen
And although I had a suspicion, she refused to pay attention
The jury was quick to decide
The jury reached a verdict swiftly
Witnesses did testify
Witnesses provided their testimonies
I refuse to loose my life
I am determined not to lose my life
While my momma cries suicide
While my mother talks about committing suicide
Isn't what's right to appeal
It isn't morally correct to seek an appeal
Who will go out on a limb
Who will take a risk or make an effort
No money and no real meals
I lack financial resources and proper nourishment
This prison is filled with sin
The prison environment is saturated with wrongdoing
Prosecution fed more lies
The prosecution presented further false information
Over my dead body under oath
Only if I'm dead and sworn to tell the truth
I'll take nothing less
I will accept nothing inferior
For its my right to be free
Because freedom is my entitlement
But it's my right to be free
Nevertheless, I have the inherent right to be liberated
I'm sorry I took the easy way out
I apologize for choosing the path of least resistance
I'm a coward and I bruise easy now you know
I admit my cowardice and how easily I get hurt
It must have been something that I couldn't help
It must have been a situation beyond my control
Easy way out
Choosing the simplest solution
I'm a million miles from home
I feel incredibly far away from my familiar surroundings
Cause I really need to know
Because it is of utmost importance for me to find out
Writer(s): Steven Paul Smith
Contributed by Nathan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Elliott Evans
Theres a reason kristoff is so amazing, i mean you cant be eyedea's best friend without some form of beauty being a part of your life and style. Simply outstanding. Ive met kristoff, he is one of the nicest and most genuine caring people ive met, his energy carries the room. Words cannot properly describe the power and passion behind this mans music.
Sockaci
Wow when I listened to mainstream rap, it was hard to find something original, and everything underground is just a breath of fresh air every song. Makes you feel good, been reppin eyedea, sage, slug, bluepring, cage, aesop, for years now, this guy is a new addition, always new about him from eye, but hes sick.
Alex Farnham
Check out cage. If you search for him he’ll be found easier as cage kennylz but he doesn’t go by that anymore, just cage
Areyouinhere
Nicely done. Smooth instrumentals as well as vocals.
BettyTheBlindGnome
This song is just so real, this has never happened to me thank goodness but when I listen to this I close my eyes and put myself in this situation and it feels so real
Matthew Westbury
Love the song and the lyrics to it
Allan Kuria
This is beautiful.
Ryan Wyrick
dope ass song... listen to it all the time...
getRAWKED
kristoff reminds me of eyedea so much man... oddly they are 2 of my favorite artists, im astonished people do not know of kristoff nowadays....seen him rap at my local record store in san diego....dude can freestyle off the top nicely also
Kevin Anderson
i wish i could hear the words better.. but u know its a good song when u love it and cant understand every word said lol